Dr. Muralidhar Pai

A 72-year-old retired fisherman from coastal Karnataka with poorly controlled hypertension developed sudden weakness on his right side. CT scan showed a large basal ganglia hemorrhage with midline shift. Dr. Pai performed emergency craniotomy and clot evacuation. The patient required three months of rehabilitation but regained significant function and now walks with a cane.

An 8-year-old boy from a low-income family in Dakshina Kannada district was brought in after falling from a coconut tree. He had a depressed skull fracture with dural tear. Dr. Pai performed cranial reconstruction using titanium mesh. The child recovered completely within six weeks and returned to school with no cognitive impairments.

A 45-year-old construction worker from Kerala presented with progressive numbness in his hands and difficulty walking. Imaging showed severe cervical spondylotic myelopathy. Dr. Pai performed anterior cervical discectomy and fusion at three levels. The patient showed gradual improvement over six months and returned to light duty work.

A 33-year-old pregnant woman in her second trimester developed sudden onset of the worst headache of her life. Diagnostic workup revealed a ruptured anterior communicating artery aneurysm. Dr. Pai performed successful endovascular coiling with special precautions for fetal safety. Both mother and baby had excellent outcomes with no complications.

A 28-year-old female software engineer from Bangalore with no prior medical history presented with sudden-onset severe headaches and visual disturbances. MRI revealed a rare colloid cyst obstructing her third ventricle. Dr. Pai performed an endoscopic resection through a minimally invasive approach. The patient made a full recovery within two weeks and returned to work with no neurological deficits.